Around the town briefs for March 25

March 25, 2010

MARTINSBURG -The Berkeley County Historical Society Archives and Research Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday. The Belle Boyd Museum will be closed until April 15.

For more information, call 304-267-4713.

Fitzsimmons set

to be roasted today

WINCHESTER - Piccadilly's Public House and Restaurant will host a hilariously good time as Tracy Fitzsimmons, the president of Shenandoah University, is being roasted from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

The cost is $125 per person, which includes a buffet dinner and the roast. There will be a cash bar, and music will be provided by The Bob Larson Trio. For more information, call 540-667-6160.

Opera House

lineup announced

SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Shepherdstown Opera House will present the following movies:

"Crazy Heart" - A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life. Stars Jeff Bridges, Robert Duval and Colin Farrell. Show times are at 6 p.m. Friday; 8:15 p.m. Saturday and Monday; and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

"The Last Station" - A historical drama that illustrates Russian author Leo Tolstoy's struggle to balance fame and wealth with his commitment to a life devoid of material things. Starring Christopher Plummer, Helen Mirren and Paul Giamatti. Show times for this event are at 8:15 p.m. Friday; 6 p.m. Saturday and Monday; and at 5 p.m. Sunday.

WINCHESTER - The new film "Maxwell Stein" will have a public premiere at 5 p.m. Sunday at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

The film was produced by Fourth Planet Films, of Aldie, Va., and is about an aging film director in the 1940s that comes across a haunted film camera that helps him complete his final project.

The tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema box office.

For more information, call 540-533-1766.

Roast, Toast and Boast event set

SHEPHERDSTOWN -In celebration of 20 years of the Contemporary American Theater Festival, the "Roast, Toast and Boast" fundraising event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center.

The event will feature Master of Ceremonies Lee Sellars, special surprise guests, a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres and more.

BERKELEY SPRINGS - Author Mark McDonald will be signing his latest book, "The Song of the Mockingbird," from 5 to 8 p.m. April 9 at the Panorama At The Peak Restaurant in Berkeley Springs and at 10 a.m. April 10 at the Charles Town Library.

In addition, artist, Dustin Catlett, will also be hand for signings.

Earth Day festival

to be held April 17

MARTINSBURG - ArtBerkeley is pleased to announce that the Earth Day Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at War Memorial Park.

The event will feature activities for children and families, artists, recycling, a book exchange area, poster contest and more.

Bunker Hill Train Club to host event

BUNKER HILL -The Bunker Hill Train Club will host a model train show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at Musselman High School. Admission is $3 for adults and children 12 and younger enter for free.

CHARLESTON - The Charleston Ballet will present its mixed bill "Classic Couples" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Civic Center Theater. Performances include "Swan Lake Act II," "Raymonda," "I Have Loved, but ..." and more. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

SHEPHERDSTOWN - The Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike, will open its 2010 exhibition season Sunday with works by Shepherd University instructor Kristof, Michael Austin, Elizabeth Lademan, Dan Alquist, Tim Kamer, Michael Davis and Lindsay Guild. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.